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Doug is joined in studio with Corky Laing and John Shea to talk about an upcoming performance at the Nantucket Dreamland on Sunday June 9th from 5-7pm. Corky’s back by popular demand playing the Dreamland main theatre with the Sleighride, an all-Star line up of musicians, both islanders and visitors. Different tunes will mix in with the Mountain classics. Corky is best known from the band Mountain and their iconic rock hit "Mississippi Queen", which Corky wrote right here on Nantucket. Don't ...

Doug get's to chat with Emma Kantola and Jesse Bell from the Nantucket Land Bank. Emma and Jesse come on to tell us about the Nantucket Land Banks 40th Anniversary. To help celebrate they are throwing a fun party Sunday June 9th. The Family Picnic will take place from 10 - 2pm at their Creeks Preserve at 2 Milestone Road. Bring the whole family for magic, face painting, live music, volleyball, cornhole, food trucks and more! Learn more at https://www.nantucketlandbank.org/.

Doug gets to chat with Denese Allen who is one of the Directors of the Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts. Denise tells Doug about all the exciting classes and events starting in July over at NISDA out in Wauwinet. She also mentions their star studded faculty for the year and fills us in on many amazing events including the 49th Sand Castle contest, a Clay Handbuilding Mentorship Workshop, The People's Art Show and more! Learn more about the events, sign up and find out more ...

Doug is joined in studio with Elise Norton to discuss the 2nd annual "Ride For Baxter" Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser and community event for all! The upcoming motorcycle charity ride and community fundraising event takes place Sunday June 2, 2024. The charity ride starts at 10am at the Nantucket VFW and the community event follows from 11am till 2pm. The proceeds from the charity ride and raffle benefit the Baxter Waldman Memorial scholarship fund. Register your bike for $50 each at https:/...

Doug sits down with Peter Burke who is the Executive Director of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce. Peter stops by the studio to discuss all the upcoming events and activities that the Chamber is involved with including an upcoming Ribbon Cutting at the new Color Up Nail Salon on Old South Road, Memorial Day parade and Figawi. He was also excited to tell us about the upcoming Restaurant week happening on island from June 2nd through June 6th. Find all the restaurants involved on the ch...

Doug Risher sits down with Mary Casey who is the Executive Director of the Hospital Thrift Shop. Mary stops by the studios to talk about everything going on for their 95th year here on Nantucket. She also tells us about the Hospital Thrift Shop opening up on Monday May 13th at 10am. The Hospital Thrift Shop is also going back to being open two evenings each week to accommodate people who can't make it in during the day. Starting on June 11th the Hospital Thrift Shop will be o...